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There are plenty of $30 hair sprays out there, but not always a reason to buy them. But that's just as well: We're now in a golden age of innovative, affordable hair-care options, with everything from conditioning treatments to "miracle" sprays retailing for less than $15. We dug through (and tested) piles of drugstore hair products, looking for unique concepts, quality that belied the price point, and products that pulled double-duty and served more than one function. Click through our slideshow of the 11 best products that are simultaneously affordable, innovative, and actually effective.